Australia: Knitted Ski-Suit Market 2025

Knitted Ski-Suit Market Size in Australia

In 2022, the Australian knitted ski-suit market increased by 79% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Knitted Ski-Suit Production in Australia

In value terms, knitted ski-suit production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 357%. Knitted ski-suit production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Knitted Ski-Suit Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, overseas shipments of ski-suits of knitted or crocheted textiles decreased by -88.4% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,427% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, knitted ski-suit exports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 738%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

New Zealand (X units) was the main destination for knitted ski-suit exports from Australia, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, knitted ski-suit exports to New Zealand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X units), threefold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to New Zealand stood at -6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-34.8% per year) and Italy (+4.8% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for ski-suits of knitted or crocheted textiles exports from Australia, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to New Zealand amounted to -8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-25.1% per year) and Italy (-25.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average knitted ski-suit export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 122% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per unit) and New Zealand ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) and Fiji ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Knitted Ski-Suit Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, the amount of ski-suits of knitted or crocheted textiles imported into Australia fell slightly to X units, waning by -1.9% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 2,476%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, knitted ski-suit imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 894% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of knitted ski-suit to Australia, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, knitted ski-suit imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X units), with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-6.4% per year) and France (+8.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ski-suits of knitted or crocheted textiles to Australia, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 4.7% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-5.9% per year) and France (-14.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average knitted ski-suit import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 1,158% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($X per unit) and Germany ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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